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New York Mets manager Terry Collins isn't optimistic that RP Frank Francisco (elbow), who just started throwing on flat ground this week, will be ready for opening day. "I don't think Frankie's going to be ready for opening day, so it'll be Bobby (Parnell)," Terry Collins told WFAN about the closer's role. "And you know what? He can take that job and run with it."